The Million Dollar Sellers Podcast

Craig entered the business world at age 21, building websites. He began SEO at first to help a family friend, and then discovered the importance of that million-dollar skill much later when he started selling on Amazon.Key TakeawaysIn this interview, you'll learn this from Craig: Helping people is equivalent to helping yourself. How to utilize google traffic to your advantage. Customizing your keywords to match the season helps boost sales rapidly. Communicate before taking some serious actions. Be consistent. Don't create antagonism in business. Business is people, ensure to make it as personal as possible.

Dave Stickland runs several Amazon businesses. He worked briefly in the corporate world before partnering with a friend to enter eCommerce. In this interview, Dave dishes on the value of connecting with the right people and having a singular direction.Key TakeawaysIn this interview with Dave, you’ll learn; The value of connecting with the right people How utilizing the right business model leads to success How to avoid friction between business partners How to set EOS measures to eliminate clashes The importance of having a singular direction To let go of some things and focus on the bigger picture Delegation is key

Robert and his brother, Tom, started a mail-order business in their basement while in high school. They sold baseball cards and advertised in trade publications in the 80’s. Their business model shifted to Ecommerce in early 2012, where they started on eBay, and later moved to Amazon.In this interview, he talks about how to get your maximum ROI by focusing on Amazon.Key TakeawaysIn this interview you’ll learn these from Robert: Ecommerce didn’t reinvent something that wasn't there. The difference was taking something from the analog world over to the digital world. If something hasn’t worked for you, it doesn’t mean it won’t work for someone else. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t warn others of it. Network with people who’ve gone ahead of you because you may not see the future, but they can. Invest in a passive way that's “safe.” Where you don't have to worry about the management, collection, or operational end of it. Don't think that since you were successful in Amazon, it must translate to every other business because e-commerce and Amazon are far different. Ecommerce allows you to see if you’ll succeed in a business in a relatively short period of time. Each business has to look at its model and what they're selling and be aware of everything around them as much as possible. When you own the customer, especially with selling online, you can do more down the line. It’s extremely difficult and problematic to sell branded items at Walmart compared to Amazon because of the size and depth of their catalog. The flat file contains some obsolete items that might confuse a new seller, but you can customize it carefully and make your own templates.

John Chartier built a multimillion-dollar company on his journey to finding a better life for himself. He picked up vital life lessons such as tenacity, hard work, simplicity, and determination from the challenges of homelessness. Learn how John kept his head above water while dealing with his own personal challenges.Key TakeawaysIn this interview, you’ll learn the following from John:  The profitability of dropshipping and wholesale compared to private-label The impact of cash flow Experiences with Amazon loans How to approach a tax issue How to look at Amazon's consistently changing policies How to move forward from your own personal struggles

Elizabeth Grojean’s background has always been in marketing. But her sabbatical to Bali in 2017 was the start of her Ecommerce journey. Although her intention wasn’t to start a business, following the breadcrumbs led to it.Key TakeawaysIn this interview, you will learn this from Elizabeth’s story and experiences: How passion can lead to a successful product on Amazon The effects of having a marketing background as an Amazon seller How important is PR for an Amazon business The mistakes people make with PR agencies When should you partner with a PR agency How to find a good PR agency

New York-based Amazon Best Seller, Mohammad, started off his e-commerce business at the age of 19. In 2018, his company won two recognitions for their 3500% revenue growth in three years, with a six-man team. Today, Mohammad owns 4 best-selling independent brands and ten acquired brands run by a team of 65 people. Key Takeaways The first few steps to scaling an Amazon business How a private label journey begins The steps involved in building a brand from scratch The results when hiring in-house compared to outsourcing Which part of your Amazon business should you invest on When to pursue markets outside of Amazon USA

Leslie Pierson and her 11-year-old son run a thriving game business on Amazon. From making a million dollars in the first year after the launch of their card games, the business has evolved tremendously with a whopping $3.5 million turnover in 2020.Key Takeaways The benefits of Kickstarter in starting and growing a business What you need to get started on Kickstarter How to come up with creative ideas from Kickstarter How to use Kickstarter to develop an Amazon listing How to improve on ideas from other brands to create your own Why you should leverage Kickstarter for customer feedback

Mike Perillo’s background in IT coupled with a passion for building and fixing computers has enabled him to build an automated business on Amazon. From surviving two flood incidents to going through a pandemic. Mike shares some of his biggest business lessons and future aspirations.Key TakeawaysIn this interview you’ll learn these from Mike: What products can be personalized for print-on-demand How print-on-demand can be used for existing Amazon products The profit margins for print-on-demand businesses Who to hire for automation tasks How kids can start a business of their own

Mendy is proof that the MDS community cares for you even when you choose to leave Amazon. Listen to find out how the lessons he learned from the MDS community helped him in his new business venture, Panther Public Adjusting.In this interview you’ll learn about this from Mendy: Amazon gives you the flexibility of doing your business anywhere so you have the freedom to choose your ideal environment. You can take the lessons you get on Amazon into another business. Don't worry about making money, worry about taking care of customers and money will come. Don't ever let somebody who doesn’t have the power to say “Yes”, tell you “No.”

Leo Limin started to play around with search engines and landing pages in the early 2000s. Although he doesn’t consider himself a good programmer, he learned HTML, JavaScript, and other coding languages. Meeting his partner, Johan helped him realize his dreams much faster.Some of the projects included Mexican Yellow Pages, Mexican Week, and even the Mexican Airbnb. Leo and Johan went into mobile games and applications that found their way into Disney. Leo got into Amazon with his product, a smart bulb, and learned all there is to know in the Amazon space.In this interview you’ll learn these from Leo: Why you should consider hiring talents from Mexico. How the MDS community contributes to Leo and other members Are Amazon software tools safe to use? How to use QR codes for your business How to build a team and create an enjoyable workplace